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Canes rally, but Oilers prevail on Leon Draisaitl's OT goal

Leon Draisaitl scored 19 seconds into overtime and also had two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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Oilers get back into win column with overtime victory in Carolina: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

That could be a staple win. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers made their third of seven stops on the Eastern Conference road trip, this time defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Oilers’ Connor McDavid leaps past Mark Messier with historic goal vs. Hurricanes

Connor McDavid is widely regarded by nearly everyone with any kind of authority in the NHL as the most talented player in the sport. The Edmonton Oilers captain regularly hears his name called when scoring milestones are reached with regularity.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 15

Oilers’ Brett Kulak set to play 600th NHL game

When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes, Brett Kulak will officially be suited up for his 600th NHL game. Not bad for an Edmonton kid who had to scratch and claw his way into the league the long way.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Goaltending Is the Missing Piece in the Oilers’ Stanley Cup Puzzle

The Edmonton Oilers’ inconsistent goaltending has been the most unsettling subplot in what should otherwise be a supremely talented, Cup-contending roster.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 15

Maple Leafs claim defenceman Troy Stecher from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed Edmonton Oilers defenceman Troy Stecher off waivers. The Oilers placed the 31-year-old on waivers Friday, also assigning Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, with Zach Hyman returning from the Long-Term Injured Reserve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Maple Leafs claim Troy Stecher off waivers from Oilers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Saturday afternoon. Stecher, 31, has appeared in six games with the Oilers to start the 2025-26 regular season, recording no points while averaging 13:37 of ice time.

Troy Stecher News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

Maple Leafs Claim Oilers’ Troy Stecher Off Waivers

As per Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Troy Stecher off of waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Stecher was waived on Friday to make room for the returning Zach Hyman and after the Oilers failed to find a trade partner.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 15

Oilers Shuffle Lines, Put Hyman in Unfamiliar Spot vs. Hurricanes

The Edmonton Oilers will be getting Zach Hyman back on Saturday night as the team travels to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes. After 19 games missed, Hyman is back on the team’s top line, with a familiar face in Connor McDavid.

Jack Roslovic News / The Oil Rig / November 15

Jack Roslovic has been an incredible addition to the Edmonton Oilers lineup

Though the Edmonton Oilers have had their season start a bit slower than fans would like, there are some positive signs that the team will continue to forge a new identity.

Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / November 15

Looking at how Oilers can deploy forward lines with Zach Hyman back

It looks as if Zach Hyman will make his 2025-26 debut with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Hyman hasn’t played since Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Why Matt Savoie should stay on Connor McDavid’s wing

Kris Knoblauch has been bringing Savoie along gradually in his first NHL season, deploying him in a bottom-six penalty-killing role, but that’s starting to change.

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Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Oilers Make 2 Key Roster Moves Ahead of Hyman’s Return

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves on Friday, and all signs point to one thing: Zach Hyman is coming back. As the team prepares for Saturday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton announced that they have placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and assigned rookie forward Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Oilers place Troy Stecher on waivers, send Isaac Howard to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon, placing defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and sending rookie forward Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 12